Eco-Cycle Green Star Schools

Students, teachers and staff at 43 schools have committed to Zero Waste through Eco-Cycle’s Green Star Schools program. They join local businesses, individual volunteers and government officials in partnering with Eco-Cycle to build a model Zero Waste community.

“The kids are really excited to participate. It’s become a real family-oriented and community-oriented affair with parents and community members coming into the school to help. Many families are now doing more recycling and composting at home. It’s been a positive experience and we are excited to do it.”

--Mr. Doug Stahl, 4th/5th grade teacher, Lyons Elementary

"As a volunteer in the lunchroom, I was amazed at the children’s progress week by week. As expected, there were many questions in the beginning, but quickly, the students became self-reliant with their sorting. I am proud to say that after a typical lunch, Community Montessori - a school with almost 300 students - barely fills half a small trash can with waste!"